By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies student Now that I have stated the benefits towards the use of genetically modified organisms, I must explain the risks associated with them as well. The topic of genetically modified organisms is very controversial right now so a lot of people are strongly against the idea of them. According to… Read more »
Month: March 2014
Benefits of GMO’s
By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies Student Although a lot of people disagree with the use of genetically modified organisms, there are some possible benefits to the use of them. According to the article “The Future of Food: An Introduction to the Ethical Issues in Genetically Modified Foods” written by Margaret McLean, there are several benefits… Read more »
What is a GMO?
By Holly Eaton Sustainability Studies student In the news and on the social media sites we often hear about the term GMO. What is a GMO and what purpose does it serve? The term GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism, such as plants or animals that have been genetically modified with DNA from bacteria, viruses,… Read more »
Organic + Homegrown = Health
Realistic ways anyone can plan to reduce pesticides and save money in your life 1. Make your own compost Don’t buy dirt anymore- save food scraps from landfill you can save money. 2. Grow your own vegetables Eliminate the transportation costs involved in the supermarkets. Eat truly fresh foods –actually picked straight of the vine…. Read more »
What the Frack?!
By Ashley Fink If you’ve been keeping up with environmental news lately, then you know all about fracking. If you’re one of those in the dark, I’ll shed a little light on this term. No, it’s not that cool word that not-so-subtly replaced a certain “more colorful” word in the Stargate SG1 universe. Fracking is… Read more »